Eiler Henrickson is part of Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Carleton Geology makes Minnesota history with Eiler Henrickson: A Gentleman of Great Magnitude, a new short documentary about the life of Eiler Henrickson that will screen this Sunday, October 8, 2006, at the Minnesota Historical Society’s Minnesota’s Greatest Generation Film Initiative Moving Pictures Film Festival.

Eiler grew up in Deerwood Minnesota before coming to Carleton College where he graduated in 1939. After spending some time with the military and the United States Geological Survey, Eiler accepted Larry Gould’s invitation to come back to Carleton to teach geology and coach wrestling and football. The film explores some of the highlight’s in Eiler’s life, including major geology research projects and his recent induction into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

This film will screen along with more than 30 other films about members of Minnesota’s Greatest Generation. Read below to learn more about the event.

MOVING PICTURES FILM FESTIVAL

Come to the Minnesota History Center Sunday on Oct, 8 2006 to celebrate film, filmmakers and those exceptional individuals who experienced the golden age of 1930s cinema firsthand— Minnesota's Greatest Generation. Unless otherwise noted, events are free and open to the public.

Schedule of Events
12–3 P.M. SCREENING OF FILMS IN COMPETITION
12–3P.M. CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE.
1–2:30 P.M. FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS Meet experts, find resources and register for the 2007 competition.
1–2:30 P.M. LEGACYFORUM More information below. $14/$10 for MHS members.
3–5 P.M. FILM AWARDS Seating is available on a first come/first served basis.